From New Age to Jesus: Dr. Laurette Willis on Addiction, Healing, and Truth

What if the things you believed were helping you… were actually leading you away from truth? In this powerful episode of the Give A Heck Podcast, Dwight Heck sits down with Dr. Laurette Willis to explore a deeply personal journey from addiction, emotional struggle, and New Age practices… to faith in Jesus Christ, healing, and purpose-driven living. Dr. Laurette shares how early emotional pain led to unhealthy coping patterns, including emotional eating and addiction, and how her search for peace eventually led her into practices that appeared helpful on the surface… until they weren’t. This is not just a story about recovery. It’s about truth. It’s about surrender. It’s about transformation. If you’ve ever struggled with identity, searched for peace in the wrong places, or questioned whether what you’re doing is truly helping you move forward… this conversation will challenge your perspective. In this episode, you’ll discover: How emotional pain can lead to addiction and control patterns Why coping mechanisms can quietly become destructive habits The hidden risks behind certain New Age practices How faith became the foundation for real healing A Christian alternative to yoga and why it matters How to shift from searching externally to living with purpose internally This episode is a reminder that your past does not define your future… but your choices can redefine your path. 🎙️ Connect with Dr. Laurette Willis 🌐 Website 📘 Facebook 🐦 X ▶️ YouTube 📸 Instagram 💼 LinkedIn 🎵 TikTok 🎙️ Connect with Dwight Heck 🌐 Website 🎙️ Podcast ▶️ YouTube 🎵 TikTok 💼 LinkedIn 📸 Instagram 📘 Facebook 🙏 If this episode resonated with you: Share it with someone who needs to hear this message Follow the Give A Heck Podcast Leave a review to help others discover purpose-driven conversations And remember… it’s never too late to give a heck.